Final Exam Flashcards
What are the four major theories on Baptist origin?
- Baptist Successionism
- Anabaptist kinship theory
- English Puritans / Separatists
- Polygenesis
What is the meaning of the term “Anabaptist”?
Baptize again
What are the basic tenets of Anabaptism?
- Lordship of Jesus
- Statement of faith before membership
- Baptism by immersion
- Religious freedom
- Authority of the Bible (people of the book)
What was the difference between Puritans and Separatists?
Puritans were non-separatists trying to purify the church from the inside.
Separatists gave up the “established” church and took up the “gathered” church
Who was Robert Browne?
A Separatists who wrote a “Treatise of Reformation without Tarrying for Anie”
Who was Henry Barrowe?
Follower of Brown, and a Separatists who wrote “The Four Causes of Separation”
Who was Francis Johnson?
An appreciator of elder rule and established “The Ancient Church”
Who was John Robinson?
A Semi-Separatist who’s followers were on the Mayflower and settled in America
Who was Henry Jacob?
A moderate separatist and founder of the JLJ Church
Who was John Smythe?
First a Puritan. Then became a minister in the Church of England. Left and pastored a Separatist congregation that grew and moved to Amsterdam. Thomas Helwys funded his church’s move. Smythe started a new church, baptizing himself. Later, Helwys excommunicated Smythe and many members. Smythe’s followers eventually joined the Waterlander Mennonites.
What were some differences between General and Particular Baptists?
GENERALS - Arminian, no hymn singing for the first century, foot washing was prevalent, accepted associations more readily
PARTICULARS - Calvinist, encouraged hymn singing, did not readily accept associations
What were some of the benefits of starting associations of churches?
Fellowship Opportunities
Forum for discussion over concerns
A means to spread beliefs / doctrines
What was the JLJ Church’s connection with the Particular Baptists?
Many Particular baptists split from JLJ Churches over baptism.
What was the first confession of faith for Particular Baptists?
The 1st London Confession
Who was Roger Williams?
Came to America and started the first Baptist Church in Providence, Rhode Island.
Who was John Clark?
Started Second Baptist Church in Newport, Rhode Island.
Who was Thomas Gould?
Started First Baptist Church of Boston (the 5th Baptist church in America).